maybe... prezi.com ???
or... vuvox... ???
http://www.vuvox.com/collage
I think I need to work on my skills with these forms of media... and see if our computers can run it fast enough at school....
Monday, November 21, 2011
I Need to Wake Up - Melissa Ethridge
ELA - song, "I Need to Wake Up" by Melissa Etheridge...
Check it out on Youtube. It was written for the documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth"
Check it out on Youtube. It was written for the documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth"
VIEWING AND READING QUESTIONS...
Our assignment involves analyzing the lyrics and the following questions.
Who created the media text? (songwriter)
Who benefits from the text?
Why was the song created? What is the purpose of the song?
What audience is the song intended for? What specific features appeal to the audience? State specific lines and explain.
How would you change the song to appeal to a different audience?
How does knowing the song was written increase your understanding or appreciation for this song?
Think about movies you've watched and their sound tracks. What do you think directors have to consider when choosing music to go with a movie?
VIA YOUTUBE...
Listen to some of the following songs. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and the message the musician/songwriter is trying to give.
1. We shall overcome (gospel)
2. Cats in the Cradle (Harry Chapmin)
3. Imagine (John Lennon)
4. Unwritten (Natasha Beddingfield)
5. For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield)
6. Paved Paradise (Joni Mitchell)
7. Daughters (John Mayer)
8. Don't Drink the Water (Dave Matthews)
9. We Are The World (Micheal Jackson)
10. Live Like You Were Dyin (Tim McGraw)
14. Get Up Stand Up (Bob Marley)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiPwCMlghhQ
15. Beds are Burning (Midnight Oil)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E&ob=av2e
16. Cry Freedom (Dave Matthews Band)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9uL7kQvXIk
17. Dear Mr. President (Pink)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I6nk8hBGE&feature=related
18. London Calling (The Clash)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c
19. One (U2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0
20. People are People (Depeche Mode)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGGlTR71FEk&ob=av2n
21. War (Edwin Starr)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d8C4AIFgUg
15. Beds are Burning (Midnight Oil)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E&ob=av2e
16. Cry Freedom (Dave Matthews Band)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9uL7kQvXIk
17. Dear Mr. President (Pink)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I6nk8hBGE&feature=related
18. London Calling (The Clash)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfK-WX2pa8c
19. One (U2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftjEcrrf7r0
20. People are People (Depeche Mode)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGGlTR71FEk&ob=av2n
21. War (Edwin Starr)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d8C4AIFgUg
Listen to a few songs listed above. Think about the message.... Get ready to explain the connection to the social issue the song explores...
Extension: Other Social Justice songs... http://www.sojust.net/songs.html
*Be aware of appropriate lyrics!
http://www.edchange.org/index.html
Extension: Other Social Justice songs... http://www.sojust.net/songs.html
*Be aware of appropriate lyrics!
http://www.edchange.org/index.html
A. You are challenged to find a contemporary song that has an important message about "Stepping Up". In this assignment, include a copy of the lyrics and include the song with your RELIGION ASSIGNMENT RESEARCH AND GLOGSTER PRESENTATION... ACTIVISTS WHO HAVE FOLLOWED IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS.
B. When you present your religion assignment, be ready to state how the message of the song connects to our unit, "Stepping Up" and to your activist. Explain your reasons with specific details....
C. You can embed a video and/or play your song for the class via the SMART board, but ensure that the video is appropriate, or you will use an audio verson of the song only.
FYI....
I NEED TO WAKE UP... ELA LESSON FOR THIS UNIT...
Reading - song, "I Need to Wake Up" by Melissa Ethridge check it out on Youtube. (see below)It was written for the documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth"
Our assignment involves analyzing the lyrics and the following questions.
Who created the media text? (songwriter)
Who benefits from the text?
Why was the song created? What is the purpose of the song?
What audience is the song intended for? What specific features appeal to the audience? State specific lines and explain.
How would you change the song to appeal to a different audience?
How does knowing the song was written increase your understanding or appreciation for this song?
Think about movies you've watched and their sound tracks. What do you think directors have to consider when choosing music to go with a movie?
Listen to some of the following songs. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and the message the musician/songwriter is trying to give.
1. We shall overcome (gospel)
2. Cats in the Cradle (Harry Chapmin)
3. Imagine (John Lennon)
4. Unwritten (Natasha Beddingfield)
5. For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield)
6. Paved Paradise (Joni Mitchell)
7. Daughters (John Mayer)
8. Don't Drink the Water (Dave Matthews)
9. We Are The World (Micheal Jackson)
10. Live Like You Were Dyin (Tim McGraw)
11. Life Uncommon (Jewel)
12. Unison (Black Eyed Peas)
13. Blowin in the Wind (Boy Dylan)
14. Get Up Stand Up (Bob Marley)
Listen to a few songs listed above. Think about the message.
A. You and your partner are challenged to find and present a contemporary song that has an important message about "Stepping Up". In this assignment, include a copy of the lyrics and complete a persuasion map to support your reasoning (see graphic organizer given in class - note form below)
Reason 1 - 3 supporting details
Reason 2 - 3 supporting details
Reason 3 ....
B. Present your song to the class, stating the message of the song and how it connects to our unit, "Stepping Up" Explain your reasons with specific details.
C. Using Glogster ( I will be creating an account) you are going to create a new "socially conscience" - Social Justice oriented c.d. cover for you song. Here i a link to the site:
http://edu.glogster.com/go/__________ (type that weird number/letter user id code int the blank)
D. You can play your song for the class via the SMART board, but ensure that the video is appropriate, or you will use an audio verson of the song only.
Present: Tuesday,May 25
FYI....
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/carbonwatch/2010/05/carbon-watch-nominated-for-webby-award.html
Our assignment involves analyzing the lyrics and the following questions.
Who created the media text? (songwriter)
Who benefits from the text?
Why was the song created? What is the purpose of the song?
What audience is the song intended for? What specific features appeal to the audience? State specific lines and explain.
How would you change the song to appeal to a different audience?
How does knowing the song was written increase your understanding or appreciation for this song?
Think about movies you've watched and their sound tracks. What do you think directors have to consider when choosing music to go with a movie?
Listen to some of the following songs. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and the message the musician/songwriter is trying to give.
1. We shall overcome (gospel)
2. Cats in the Cradle (Harry Chapmin)
3. Imagine (John Lennon)
4. Unwritten (Natasha Beddingfield)
5. For What It's Worth (Buffalo Springfield)
6. Paved Paradise (Joni Mitchell)
7. Daughters (John Mayer)
8. Don't Drink the Water (Dave Matthews)
9. We Are The World (Micheal Jackson)
10. Live Like You Were Dyin (Tim McGraw)
11. Life Uncommon (Jewel)
12. Unison (Black Eyed Peas)
13. Blowin in the Wind (Boy Dylan)
14. Get Up Stand Up (Bob Marley)
Listen to a few songs listed above. Think about the message.
A. You and your partner are challenged to find and present a contemporary song that has an important message about "Stepping Up". In this assignment, include a copy of the lyrics and complete a persuasion map to support your reasoning (see graphic organizer given in class - note form below)
Reason 1 - 3 supporting details
Reason 2 - 3 supporting details
Reason 3 ....
B. Present your song to the class, stating the message of the song and how it connects to our unit, "Stepping Up" Explain your reasons with specific details.
C. Using Glogster ( I will be creating an account) you are going to create a new "socially conscience" - Social Justice oriented c.d. cover for you song. Here i a link to the site:
http://edu.glogster.com/go/__________ (type that weird number/letter user id code int the blank)
D. You can play your song for the class via the SMART board, but ensure that the video is appropriate, or you will use an audio verson of the song only.
Present: Tuesday,May 25
FYI....
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/carbonwatch/2010/05/carbon-watch-nominated-for-webby-award.html
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